11/11/2025
One of the OGs, Champ, the first dog I trained for literally everything. You were Jake’s dog, but you were also everybody’s dog. Deployed more times than I remember, from AK to SC. You never met a person who didn’t fall in love with you. You lived to serve. My lifeline to Jake when he was in the Marine Corps, my shadow, my confidante. When I showered, you would lay on the bath mat waiting patiently. The tears flow freely and the bath mat is empty, but my heart will always be full. Until we meet again. ❤️